American Bugleweed (Lycopus americanus)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Lycopus americanus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - raw or cooked. This contradicts with the report in that the plant does not form tubers on its rhizomes. — Root - raw or cooked.; This contradicts with the report in that the plant does not form tubers on its rhizomes.

Habitat & North American Range

Low moist or wet places. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)